Glucose Fasting (FBS), Sodium Fluoride Plasma
Price: 130
- Reporting Time:
- 6 Hrs
- Specimen Type:
- Blood
- Home Collection:
- Available
- Walk-In:
- Available
- Precautions:
- It is recommended that the person fasting for at least 10-12 hours before the test. Person is advised not to eat or drink anything except water prior to the test
Parameters Covered:1
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To screen for and diagnose diabetes and prediabetes and to monitor for high blood glucose (hyperglycemia) or low blood glucose (hypoglycemia). It measures the Glucose levels in the blood with a prior fasting of 9-12 hours. The test helps screen a symptomatic/ asymptomatic person who is at risk for Diabetes. It is also used for regular monitoring of glucose levels in people with Diabetes.
Fasting Blood glucose is done as routine screening test, in pregnancy to ruleout gestational diabetes, and regular monitoring of glucose levels in diabetics.
1. Can glucose levels be tested in urine instead of blood?
It cannot be done in most cases, as glucose levels are detected in urine only when the glucose levels in the blood are in sufficiently high levels or if there is renal damage.
2. What is the treatment for diabetes?
There are two types of diabetes: type I and II. For type I diabetes, insulin injections are given. For type II diabetes, life style modifications such as weight loss, healthy diet that is rich in fiber and restricted in carbohydrates, and exercise may be enough to lower blood glucose levels. In some cases however oral medications are necessary.
3. What are the symptoms of hypoglycemia?
Symptoms of hypoglycaemia include confusion, dizziness, hunger, headaches, weakness, sweating, anxiety, oral numbness and seizures & coma in severe cases.
4. What are the complications of diabetes mellitus?
Complications of diabetes mellitus include diabetic retinopathy leading to blindness, diabetic nephropathy leading to renal failure or diabetic neuropathy causing nerve damage and atherosclerosis which may result in stroke, gangrene, or coronary artery disease.